Philadelphia Eagles vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 2023 Week 3 Recap

Game story

In Week 3 of the 2023 NFL season on 2023-09-25, the Philadelphia Eagles took care of business against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, pulling away with a 25–11 final that built a comfortable lead.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 13 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

J. Hurts (Philadelphia Eagles) paced the passing game, with +2.78 total EPA, and +1.7% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, D. Swift (Philadelphia Eagles) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +8.44 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (-17.3% win probability) landed in the second quarter when Philadelphia Eagles changed the game: (:48) (Shotgun) 1-J.Hurts pass short left intended for 0-D.Swift INTERCEPTED by 45-D.White at TB 17. 45-D.White ran ob at TB 43 for 26 yards (1-J.Hurts).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.

1. 1 D. Swift · Philadelphia Eagles · Rushing · +8.44 total EPA · 16 snaps · +0.53 EPA/play
2. 2 A. Brown · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +5.60 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play
3. 3 O. Zaccheaus · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +5.01 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.67 EPA/play
4. 4 J. Hurts · Philadelphia Eagles · Passing · +2.78 total EPA · 42 snaps · +0.07 EPA/play
5. 5 J. Hurts · Philadelphia Eagles · Rushing · +1.94 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play
6. 6 C. Godwin · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +1.83 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play
7. 7 D. Goedert · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +1.77 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play
8. 8 T. Palmer · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +1.17 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.17 EPA/play

Player of the game

FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

• Philadelphia Eagles — O. Zaccheaus (J. Hurts pass) (Q2 33:41)
• Philadelphia Eagles — J. Hurts (Q3 24:21)
• Tampa Bay Buccaneers — M. Evans (B. Mayfield pass) (Q4 9:27)

Field goals

• Philadelphia Eagles — J. Elliott (Q1 48:10)
• Tampa Bay Buccaneers — C. McLaughlin (Q2 38:37)
• Philadelphia Eagles — J. Elliott (Q2 30:03)
• Philadelphia Eagles — J. Elliott (Q4 13:32)

How it unfolded, quarter by quarter

A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.

The opening quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 3–0. Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the TB 18 (Q1 48:10) — (3:10) 4-J.Elliott 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-10-B.Mann..

The second quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 10–3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the PHI 15 (Q2 38:37) — (8:37) 4-C.McLaughlin 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-5-J.Camarda.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the TB 34 (Q2 33:41) — (3:41) (Shotgun) 1-J.Hurts pass deep right to 13-O.Zaccheaus for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN [96-G.Gaines].; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the TB 15 (Q2 33:32) — 4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-10-B.Mann.; Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the TB 20 (Q2 30:03) — (:03) 4-J.Elliott 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-10-B.Mann..

The third quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 9–0. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the TB 1 (Q3 24:21) — (9:21) (No Huddle) 1-J.Hurts up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the TB 15 (Q3 24:12) — 4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-10-B.Mann.; Philadelphia Eagles registered a safety from the PHI 99 (Q3 18:46) — (3:46) 64-A.Stinnie reported in as eligible. 1-R.White up the middle tackled in End Zone for -1 yards, SAFETY (41-N.Morrow)..

The fourth quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 8–3. Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the TB 8 (Q4 13:32) — (13:32) 4-J.Elliott 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-10-B.Mann.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the PHI 1 (Q4 9:27) — (9:27) 6-B.Mayfield pass short left to 13-M.Evans for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers registered a safety from the PHI 2 (Q4 9:22) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 6-B.Mayfield pass to 14-C.Godwin is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.

• Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 30:48) — (:48) (Shotgun) 1-J.Hurts pass short left intended for 0-D.Swift INTERCEPTED by 45-D.White at TB 17. 45-D.White ran ob at TB 43 for 26 yards (1-J.Hurts). [WPA -17.3% · EPA -5.13]
• Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 33:41) — (3:41) (Shotgun) 1-J.Hurts pass deep right to 13-O.Zaccheaus for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN [96-G.Gaines]. [WPA +13.7% · EPA +4.69]
• Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 54:14) — (9:14) (Shotgun) 14-K.Gainwell up the middle to TB 15 for -1 yards (23-R.Neal, 31-A.Winfield). [WPA -10.9% · EPA -4.09]
• Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 40:59) — (10:59) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short right to 14-C.Godwin to PHI 28 for 18 yards (32-R.Blankenship). [WPA +8.9% · EPA +1.97]
• Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 32:32) — (2:32) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short middle intended for 14-C.Godwin INTERCEPTED by 32-R.Blankenship at TB 37. 32-R.Blankenship to TB 37 for no gain (1-R.White). [WPA -8.8% · EPA -3.15]

Impact plays

Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.

• Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 30:48) — (:48) (Shotgun) 1-J.Hurts pass short left intended for 0-D.Swift INTERCEPTED by 45-D.White at TB 17. 45-D.White ran ob at TB 43 for 26 yards (1-J.Hurts). [WPA -17.3% · EPA -5.13]
• Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 33:41) — (3:41) (Shotgun) 1-J.Hurts pass deep right to 13-O.Zaccheaus for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN [96-G.Gaines]. [WPA +13.7% · EPA +4.69]
• Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 54:14) — (9:14) (Shotgun) 14-K.Gainwell up the middle to TB 15 for -1 yards (23-R.Neal, 31-A.Winfield). [WPA -10.9% · EPA -4.09]
• Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 32:32) — (2:32) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short middle intended for 14-C.Godwin INTERCEPTED by 32-R.Blankenship at TB 37. 32-R.Blankenship to TB 37 for no gain (1-R.White). [WPA -8.8% · EPA -3.15]

Quarterback report card

J.Hurts led all passers in efficiency for Philadelphia Eagles, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

• J.Hurts (Philadelphia Eagles) · 42 dropbacks · 54.8% completion · +1.7% CPOE · +0.07 EPA/play · +2.78 total EPA
• B.Mayfield (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 31 dropbacks · 48.4% completion · -2.5% CPOE · -0.03 EPA/play · -0.99 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.

By the numbers

Despite the final score, Philadelphia Eagles generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.08 vs -0.15), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

• Philadelphia Eagles: 10 drives, +7.08 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
• Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 9 drives, -8.50 total EPA, 3 scoring drives

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.

• Philadelphia Eagles leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
• D. Swift (Philadelphia Eagles) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.

1. Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q1 48:10 · TB 18 · Score 3-0
   (3:10) 4-J.Elliott 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-10-B.Mann.
2. Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q2 38:37 · PHI 15 · Score 3-3
   (8:37) 4-C.McLaughlin 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-5-J.Camarda.
3. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q2 33:41 · TB 34 · Score 9-3
   (3:41) (Shotgun) 1-J.Hurts pass deep right to 13-O.Zaccheaus for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN [96-G.Gaines].
4. Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q2 33:32 · TB 15 · Score 10-3
   4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-10-B.Mann.
5. Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q2 30:03 · TB 20 · Score 13-3
   (:03) 4-J.Elliott 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-10-B.Mann.
6. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q3 24:21 · TB 1 · Score 19-3
   (9:21) (No Huddle) 1-J.Hurts up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
7. Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q3 24:12 · TB 15 · Score 20-3
   4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-10-B.Mann.
8. Philadelphia Eagles Safety (+2) — Q3 18:46 · PHI 99 · Score 22-3
   (3:46) 64-A.Stinnie reported in as eligible. 1-R.White up the middle tackled in End Zone for -1 yards, SAFETY (41-N.Morrow).
9. Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q4 13:32 · TB 8 · Score 25-3
   (13:32) 4-J.Elliott 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-10-B.Mann.
10. Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q4 9:27 · PHI 1 · Score 25-9
    (9:27) 6-B.Mayfield pass short left to 13-M.Evans for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
11. Tampa Bay Buccaneers Safety (+2) — Q4 9:22 · PHI 2 · Score 25-11
    TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 6-B.Mayfield pass to 14-C.Godwin is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.